Planning for Healthy, Resilient & Vibrant Communities: Food Security Panel Discussion. California Governor s Office of Planning and Research

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1 Planning for Healthy, Resilient & Vibrant Communities: Food Security Panel Discussion California Governor s Office of Planning and Research Friday, May 12, 2017; Symposium on Food Systems and Public Health Dr. Elizabeth Baca, Senior Health Advisor

2 Food For Thought- Italy

3 Food For Thought- Ecuador

4 Food For Thought- Egypt

5 Food For Thought- USA

6 Healthy Food Systems

7 Healthy Food Systems So where can we take action? What are some systems oriented approaches and how do we get there?

8 Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity #PromoteHealthEquity 8

9 Paradigm is Shifting- Partnership is Key Context May be equal but not equitable Key elements of community-based solutions Desired outcome Causes of Inequity Non-Linear

10 Communities Promoting Health Equity Name Location Indianapolis Congregation Action Network Indianapolis, IN Magnolia Community Initiative Los Angeles, CA Mandela Marketplace Oakland, CA People United for Sustainable Housing Buffalo, NY WE ACT for Environmental Justice Harlem, NY Primary Social Determinant(s) of Health Targeted, Data on outcomes* Employment; Public safety 76% more civic duty than avg. resident Reduction in incarceration and increased jobs Social environment % children 0-5 had access to place vs ER 78% graduated from H.S. ; 45% College 75.7% report feeling safe, to and from school Physical environment 641,000 lbs. of produce; 76% consumption $5.5 M new revenue; 26 + job ownership opportunities---sustainability Housing Regional mapping process: # of employed workers, # housing units for redeveloped, carbon emission reduction; utility bills Physical environment New policies around air quality, use of harmful chemicals, pesticides, flame retardants *Data as reported by the communities 10

11 Many Places for Action 1. Use land use tools to preserve farmland 2. Localize processing and distribution channels 3. Allow urban farming 4. Allow people to grow their own food 5. Provide access to healthy foods 6. Create programs and incentives for healthy eating 7. Put waste back into the food system 8. Take care of people in the food industry Slide Credit: Matt Raimi at Raimi and Associates

12 Particular Areas of OPR Focus 1. Use land use tools to preserve farmland 2. Localize processing and distribution channels Land use planning 3. Allow urban farming 4. Allow people to grow their own food 5. Provide access to healthy foods SB 1000 SB 1000 SB Create programs and incentives for healthy eating 7. Put waste back into the food system 8. Take care of people in the food industry Slide Credit: Matt Raimi at Raimi and Associates SB 1383 and Food System 6

13 Innovation in Health and Food Slide Credit:

14 Innovation in Health and Food Partners Tech Entrepreneurs Companies Public Health State partners- Cal Recycle And many more- Hope you join the conversation! Shall include requirements intended to meet the goal that not less than 20% of edible food that is currently disposed of is recovered for human consumption And Cal Recycle announcements Upcoming brainstorming conference!!

15 Thank You Elizabeth Baca, MD, MPA Senior Health Advisor California Governor s Office of Planning & Research Elizabeth.Baca@opr.ca.gov Questions?

16 A Healthy Food System Is One That: Ensures that all residents have access to healthy, affordable food options; Minimizes the environmental impact of food production and transport; Facilitates and encourages local food production and processing; Creates local jobs that provide fair working conditions and a living wage; Benefits local economies by supporting local food producers, retailers and businesses; Maximizes resources through collection & reuse of organics (compost) & other food byproducts (i.e., fats, oils, grease) Slide Credit: